Nigeria’s first medal at the Olympics 2016 in Rio, Brazil. This is the first medal for the country since 2008.

Japanese surgeon, philanthropist and world record holder Dr. Katsuya Takasu rewarded the team coach Siasia and Captain Mikel Obi with $200,000 and $190,000 respectively.

The Dream Team VI on Saturday won Nigeria’s only medal at the Rio Olympics. The football team, led by John Mikel Obi, defeated hard-fighting Honduras 3 – 2 to clinch the bronze medal at the Olympic Games.